Manchester · Manchester
In short: In 2026, the average home in Withington (Manchester) costs about £320k to buy or £1200/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 16 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Withington sits somewhere in the middle of Manchester — neither sleepy nor frantic.
Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Withington gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Withington tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £320k — +30% vs the Manchester average of £247k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1200 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2093 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £64k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Withington scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
Around £320k on average to buy (+30% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1200 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £64k with a 10% deposit.
Withington scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 16 minutes.